ANGRC Chief's Group continues to mentor Airmen Published April 30, 2014 By Master Sergeant Marvin R. Preston Air National Guard Readiness Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The Air National Guard Readiness Center Chief's Group provided a leadership mentoring opportunity for Airmen through a professional development leadership presentation April 17 at the ANGRC here. The Professional Development Series was developed to provide speakers and a forum where Chief Master Sergeants can invest time in and professionally develop Airmen. "Tomorrow's Air Force and Air National Guard is relying on today's leaders to prepare and equip the next generation," said Chief Master Sgt. Sean L. Strong, Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Career Field Functional Manager. "If we don't focus on growing leaders today, what does the Air Force and Air National Guard look like five or ten years from now? That is our responsibility as Chiefs." The Professional Development Series is an ongoing series of presentations from ANGRC senior enlisted leaders on topics designed to challenge, inspire, and mentor Airmen who desire to develop themselves personally and professionally. It is open to all enlisted grades. After the 40-minute presentation and brief question and answer period, the tone of Airmen in attendance was positive. "I appreciate that the ANGRC Chief's Group is taking the time to share their knowledge and experiences with junior enlisted members," said Tech. Sgt. Kate B. Jackson, a human resource manager at the Air National Guard Readiness Center. "Every leadership style is different, but [Strong] highlighted the core qualities that make a great leader." The Professional Development Series' goal is to leave a positive leadership legacy and foster an environment inspires the next generation of enlisted leaders to do the same. "I would definitely recommend these types of training opportunities to my peers and subordinates," said Staff Sgt. Ricky K. Evans, a human resource manager at the Air National Guard Readiness Center. "It is reeducating us all on being professional, proactive and efficient as leaders and future leaders."